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AK02 VUT

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

184,360 mi
Last recorded184,360 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 VUT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 184,360 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 184,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 180,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover dropped

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f wheel bearing getting noisey

Fail 22 May 2013 180,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover dropped

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f wheel bearing getting noisey

Pass 8 Nov 2012 175,030 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 170,309 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight damage to n/s/f anti roll bar link

tow hitch removed

Pass 26 Apr 2010 161,657 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 161,650 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 154,906 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Apr 2008 133,765 miles

front brake discs worn

offside front brake disc- slight damage

Fail 24 Apr 2008 133,763 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

front brake discs worn

offside front brake disc- slight damage

Pass 24 Apr 2007 115,558 miles

nearside rear top indicator not working

offside front and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2006 94,458 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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AK02 VUT is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 114,966 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK02 VUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK02 VUT is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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